The distance between Gothenburg and Linköping is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gothenburg to Linköping by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Linköping → Gothenburg if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Katrineholm Centralstation and then to Linköping Centralstation.
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Take the bus to Linköping.
There are several options for getting from Gothenburg to Linköping by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 180 ($17) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 370 ($35).
The distance between Gothenburg and Linköping is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Gothenburg and Linköping by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gothenburg to Linköping is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx SEK 370 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Gothenburg and Linköping, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 180 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gothenburg and Linköping. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gothenburg to Linköping. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Katrineholm Centralstation. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.
Swedish Railways, MTRX and Mälartåg run train services between Gothenburg and Linköping. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gothenburg and Linköping. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gothenburg and Linköping with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 35m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Gothenburg and Linköping. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gothenburg to Linköping. We recommend that you take the train to Katrineholm Centralstation and then to Linköping Centralstation. instead which will take 2h 60m.
The closest major airport to Linköping is Linkoping City Airport (LPI) (LPI) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Linköping. Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Gothenburg and Linköping. The distance is around 274km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gothenburg to Linköping is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around SEK 370 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 60m | SEK 370($35) | every 3 hours | 410km (255 miles) |
Bus | 3h 35m | SEK 180($17) | hourly | 276km (172 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | SEK 555($52) | on demand | 274km (170 miles) |
MTRX
Mälartåg
Vy Buss
Vy Travel AB
The following major airports near Linköping offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.